If you are currently licensed from another Canadian province or territory, you might be exempt from Ontario training and testing.

WHO CAN GET A SECURITY LICENSE?

1. 18 years of age or older.
2. Eligible to work in Canada.
3. Clean criminal record in Canada.
4. Able to pass the Security Guard Test (government
regulated).
5. Comfortable with the Ontario Security Guard Code
of Conduct.

You can see a list of government approved security training providers at the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services website here

You can download or view the mandatory topics which the training provider is required to cover in the 40 hour security training program on the Private Security and Investigative Services Branch website here

FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING

To be eligible for a security licence, you must have a valid first aid and CPR certification.

The minimum accepted level of first aid training is Emergency Level First Aid and Level A CPR (1 day of training).

The recommended level is Standard First Aid and Level C CPR, which is an extended program (2 days of training). This certification can give you an advantage over others and provides knowledge and skill in how to deal with additional emergencies.

STEP 5.

APPLY FOR YOUR ONTARIO SECURITY GUARD LICENSE

The advantages of applying online are that you can check the status of your application in real time by logging into your account, and, online applicants can view a printable digital license as soon as their application is approved. The printed digital license can be used for proof of licensing until the hard copy license card is received in the mail.

It can take up to 30 days to finish processing a correctly completed application.

STEP 6.

APPLY FOR A SECURITY JOB

Every company has its qualities. Find the company that’s right for you. If you are interested in training, professional development, and career growth, you are welcome to apply with Condor Security.